[mythtv-users] Channel changing delays

[Christian Hoenig]

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Hi,

Dane Kantner wrote
> Also, not only is there a delay because its slightly buffered, but the
> buffer itself grows to be very large and is deleted when you change
> channels...this might be causing a slowdown, too?  i know that if i watch
> an entire show without really touching the channels, and then change the
> channel, the pause is much much longer than normal.
>
> are the default buffer settings optimal for the average user?  i wonder if
> down the road the architecture of the buffer will improve... ? (whereas
> perhaps a new, second buffer could be created and the other one is
> deleted/whatever in the background?)

I thougt about that some time ago, too. I had a look at the ringbuffer.* which 
is responsible for the buffer, but it is too complex to code a quick little 
patch. 
Since that is a ringbuffer it should be possible to ring it without ever 
resetting/removing the buffer file.

I'll probably look at that some day again (if I find the time beside class and 
work).

take care, have fun
/christian
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